Ultrasound’s effects on biological tissues

Ultrasound’s effects on biological tissues are widely acknowledged, according to Plaksin, et al who state:“Not only is ultrasound (US) widely used for imaging; its interaction with biological tissues is known to induce a wide variety of nonthermal effects ranging from hemorrhage and necrosis to more delicate manipulations of cells and their membranes such as permeability enhancement, angiogenesis induction, and increased gene transfection.”

Jim West cites Professor Ruo Feng of The Institute of Acoustics, Nanjing University, and editor of The Chinese Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, and member of the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology:

“Ruo Feng, who reviewed many of the studies, stipulated that routine ultrasound be avoided. Only if there were exceptional medical indications should ultrasound be allowed, and at minimum intensity. Sessions should be very brief, no more than 3 minutes, 5 minutes at most. Multiple sessions should be avoided because hazards are cumulative. Human studies had found sensitive organs damaged at 1 minute exposure.”

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The 10 Best foods for the last trimester & labor!

Nutrition plays an important role in achieving birth goals. The body needs certain nutrients to soften and dilate (open) the cervix, to sustain efficient contractions and to minimize blood loss postpartum. Knowing what foods to increase or add is a simple way to optimize nutrients needed to prepare for birth.